Hwaseong City in Gyeonggi Province announced on November 3 that actor Lee Kiyoung and singers Yumi and Hayoung Jung have been appointed as the city's public relations ambassadors.

At the ambassador appointment ceremony held on the 3rd in Hwaseong City, Mayor Myunggeun Jung (center) is taking a commemorative photo with singers Yumi (left) and Hayoung Jung (right). Provided by Hwaseong City

At the ambassador appointment ceremony held on the 3rd in Hwaseong City, Mayor Myunggeun Jung (center) is taking a commemorative photo with singers Yumi (left) and Hayoung Jung (right). Provided by Hwaseong City

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The city explained that this appointment aims to further enhance the value and recognition of the city brand by selecting individuals who are actively engaged in various cultural content fields, such as drama and popular music, as ambassadors.


Actor Lee Kiyoung is a veteran performer who debuted in 1984. He has appeared in numerous works, including the film "Marathon" and the drama "Extraordinary Attorney Woo," and is loved for his wide acting spectrum.


Singer Yumi has a number of hit songs, including "Love Is Always Thirsty" and "Star," the OST from the film "200 Pounds Beauty." She currently operates a cafe in Dongtan 7-dong, Hwaseong City, where she communicates with local residents.


Singer Hayoung Jung, a representative local artist from Paltan-myeon, Hwaseong City, serves as Vice President of the Hwaseong City branch of the Korean Federation of Arts and Culture Organizations. She has continued her music career, including releasing a single album in 2015.


The newly appointed ambassadors will participate in city promotion activities and major events for the next two years, and are expected to raise the city's profile by leveraging their expertise and public recognition.



Hwaseong City Mayor Myunggeun Jung said, "I feel reassured to have these three distinguished individuals from their respective fields as our ambassadors," adding, "I hope they will become strong promotional partners who work closely with citizens to spread Hwaseong City's positive energy and potential nationwide."


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